The Principality of Andorra offers the possibility of visiting a large number of lakes and rivers located in the high mountains. There are also fifteen controlled fishing reserves available, of which eleven are no-kill, one is a natural fishing reserve and two are intensive fishing reserves.
Is it possible to fish in Andorra?
The Andorran government controls and regulates fishing activity to protect the different species. A maximum of 8 units of fish per day and per fisherman may be kept and transported, both in free fishing areas and in the fishing zones. Exempted from this are those species that are indicated as prohibited in the list of the closed fishing areas.
What time can I fish in Andorra?
It is important to mention that you can only fish during the day, between sunrise and sunset, before sunset.
Can fish caught in Andorra be preserved and transported?
With regard to the length of the fish, it is important to retain or transport only fish longer than 20 cm from the tip before the head of the fish to the extended tail. In other words, if a fish is caught that is less than 20 cm in length, it must be thrown back into the water. There are exceptions to this rule for the species mentioned in the list of the reserves.
It should be noted that in the Valira del Nord river (between the confluence with the Arinsal and Grandvalira rivers) or the Valira de Oriente river (between the confluence of the Forn and Grandvalira rivers), the minimum length of fish that can be caught and transported is 30 centimetres instead of the 20 mentioned above.
What fish can be caught in Andorra in the high mountains?
Salmonid fish are the only species that can be fished in the high mountains of Andorra. Salmo trutta fario (trout), Salvelinus fontinalis (brook trout) and Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) stand out above all.
It is advisable to find out beforehand about the trails that offer wild landscapes where the lakes are located at an altitude of more than 2000 metres. It will be an unforgettable experience for nature and fishing lovers.
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Fishing permit and licence in Andorra
To be able to fish in Andorra, either for sport or in rivers and mountain lakes, you MUST HAVE A FISHING LICENCE. The fishing licence in Andorra is a personal document and is non-transferable, similar to a driving licence. The person who carries out fishing activities in Andorra must carry it at all times.
The fishing permit must be up to date and consist of the complete information: the angler's card and the proof of payment of the current or seasonal fishing licence fee. Both documents must be carried with you during the fishing activity.
Those fishermen who have an electronic certificate (MIL) can renew their seasonal licence by making an online payment via https://www.e-tramits.ad/tramits/
For those who do not have a digital certificate, they can carry out the procedure and make the corresponding payment directly in the administrative building of the Andorran Government's procedure services, or else in the common ones (in the tourist offices).
To apply for a fisherman's licence, you must present yourself in person at the administrative building mentioned above, or in the common areas. To apply for it you must present: The completed application form, a copy of the identity document together with the original (must be valid) and a current colour photo in 3.5 * 4.5 cm format.
There is also the option of punctual fishing, recommended for tourists who do not reside for a long period of time in the territory of Andorra, you can obtain a fishing permit for a few days depending on your stay in the Principality. For this fishing permit in Andorra, you will have to apply online at the following link: https://tramits.govern.ad/LlicenciesPesca/
How much is the fishing licence in Andorra?
The price of the fishing licence per day is 12 euros per day, 6 euros in case of catch and release fishing.
In the case of seasonal fishing, please enquire according to the season. You can ask at any Tourist Office for more information.
Fishing bans in Andorra:
It is important to comply with the following prohibitions:
- It is forbidden to fish in Andorra using live or dead fish as bait.
- It is forbidden to fish in Andorra using fish eggs as bait.
- It is forbidden to fish in Andorra using cheese as bait.
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Fishing recommendations in Andorra
Finally, if you are visiting Andorra and you want to spend a day fishing and you have to choose only one place or location, we recommend fishing in the Tristaina lakes.
The Tristaina lakes are a must for tourists in Andorra. The scenery on offer is spectacular. Access is easy, it takes about 20 minutes on foot to reach the lakes. They offer an abundant density of fish, the Tristaina lakes are classified as an intensive fishing area. All fishing techniques are permitted.
In conclusion, we can say that Andorra is a paradise of nature. Its territory is made up of the 90% of forests and nature, with some seventy lakes and sixty-five peaks over 2,500 metres high.
